Head Burning Syndrome
 

I am a relatively new rider. I am over-weight and out of shape. I have noticed that when I do a particular climb on a ride I often take that I get a sensation of burning on the top of my head as I near the top of the hill. I am near exhaustion and feel I could go only another 100 yards or so on the climb without stopping. As soon as I top the grade and level out, the sensation stops. Does anyone know what may be happening?

Head swelling? I am not sure, when I get to that point, my legs or lungs are searing so bad I do not think of any other pains...

No.... It's almost like a cross between a heatlamp on top of the head and a tingling sensation.

I'm no doctor, but maybe your blood pressure is getting too high and overwhelming your circulation. Anyway you might want to slow down a bit until your body is more used to maximum effort.

I get tingling in the tip of my tongue sometimes if my heart rate is through the roof for an extended period of time.

Maybe you're thinking too hard?

Nah.Anyway,is it just this specific climb? If so, is it exposed to direct sun, or does it have tree cover? I know, silly.But I always shoot for the obvious first.

My inclination would be that you're simply pushing too hard and overheating, but you say the sensation stops instantly. it should take a few minutes to cool down. So maybe, yeah, you're overexerting.

have you had a physical? tell this to a doctor. he may advise you to go easier, work up to hills more gradually, etc.

Your mouth is open since you're sucking wind, and your chin strap is too tight, Loosen up that helmet.

Seriously, with the conditions you describe you really should see a doctor before hammering so hard!!!

Some kooky types might say your chi is flowing strongly.

Make sure you have a newer helmet that is well vented.

Oh yeah, take the ski cap off before you start climbing.

this is over-exertion. get a physical with cardiac checks.

take it easier until you've let your body get used to the effort.

I have had the exact same experience when I started riding harder/longer than I was used to doing.
I grew to recognize it as a warning sign (of something bad) and would slow down, drink, and relax a bit when it appeared. Over time, the longer distances, bigger hills, faster pace didn't generate the symptom.

I don't think you should ignore it.
It's not something you should "work through"
I'd be talking to my Dr about it, if I may say so.

Head Burning Syndrome = SOUNDS like a STD ...not good when you re-read the posts like:

Your mouth is open since you're sucking wind, and your chin strap is too tight, Loosen up that helmet.

Seriously, with the conditions you describe you really should see a doctor before
hammering so hard!!!
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I have had the exact same experience when I started riding harder/longer than I was used to doing.
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